Lobster Risotto

This perfectly creamy lobster risotto is perfect for special occasions and cozy nights in.

Lobster Risotto Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this restaurant-worthy lobster risotto recipe:

· Olive oil: Cook the vegetables in olive oil.· Vegetables: You’ll need an onion, a shallot, and garlic.· Broth: Use store-bought or homemade chicken broth.· Rice: This lobster risotto recipe calls for Arborio rice.· Wine: You’ll need white wine and sherry.· Honey: A tablespoon of honey adds a hint of sweetness, balancing the other flavors.· Butter: Stir butter into the rice until it’s melted.· Cream: A cup of light cream creates a rich, creamy risotto.· Seasonings: This risotto is seasoned with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.· Lobster: Cook the lobster meat before you add it to the risotto.

How to Make Lobster Risotto

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here are a few tips for making the best homemade risotto every time:

· Stir the risotto often, but not constantly. If you stir the rice too much, it will become gluey. If you don't stir it enough, though, it won't be creamy and it will stick to the bottom and burn.· Make sure the chicken broth is warm or at least room temperature before you add it to the rice. Cold liquid won't cook through as well.· Use a pot that fits just over the burner. If the pot is too wide, the rice will cook in a thin layer. This isn't ideal for creamy, rich risotto.

What to Serve With Lobster Risotto

Risotto is typically served as a side dish. But, since this satisfying dish contains meaty lobster, we think it would work perfectly well as an entree. Pair the lobster risotto with one of these top-rated sides:

· Oven-Roasted Asparagus· Jamie’s Cranberry Spinach Salad· Simple Roasted Butternut Squash· Toasted Garlic Bread· Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

How to Store Lobster Risotto

Store your leftover lobster risotto in a shallow, airtight container for two to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of broth if you're worried about losing some of the creaminess. We don't recommend freezing risotto, so try to enjoy it within a couple days.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“The key is patience with adding the broth,” advises Vince M. “Keep stirring and let it evaporate fully with each cup. Like with all things, it’s better when you take your time.”

“Rich and elegant and perfect for a dinner party or special occasion dinner,” according to Cookdap Allstar Kim’s Cooking Now.

“This isn’t a hard recipe, but it is one that requires you to be constantly there and paying attention,” says Frances Smith. “So worth it though. The cayenne plus the cream just makes this recipe and gives it extra dimension and a bit of punch.”